The Rochester Motoring Club Inc. is gearing up for its annual Show N’ Shine event at the Rochester Racecourse Recreation Reserve on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8am to 2pm.
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Entry fees are $10 for Show N’ Shine participants, $2 for spectators, and free for children under 15.
Rochester Motoring Club Inc. vice-president Alan Matterson-Harrison said the event had grown significantly since its early days.
“At the 2025 Rochester Show N’ Shine, I think we got about 250 cars or somewhere in that region,” he said.
“The club seems to have new members flocking to each meeting, with currently 218 registered vehicles on the books and about 30 motorbikes.”
Mr Matterson-Harrison said membership was open to any vehicle over 25 years old.
“We are quite a big club, because we are a motoring club,” he said.
“Any vehicle over 25 years old is eligible to be on a permit and be a member of our club.”
“It doesn't matter whether you have a hot rod, a Mercedes or Holden; you are all welcome.”
The Lions Club will manage food and market stalls on the day, with the town market running alongside the event.
The motoring club donates proceeds of the day to local charities.
“The money goes to running the club, as we are a non-profit organisation, but we look after a few other charities around town as well,” Mr Matterson-Harrison said.
Vehicles can arrive from 8am at Rochester 4R's on Diggora Rd, Rochester.
For more information, search Rochester Motoring Club Inc on Facebook.
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